After much anticipation and excitement, Swami Radhananda’s memoir and first book arrived at the ashram on Tuesday December 23rd around noon. A circle of supporters gathered to watch her open the first box.Carried by a Promise: A Life Transformed Through Yoga is Swami Radhananda’s story of meeting Swami Radha and coming to live at and be Spiritual Director of Yasodhara Ashram.

There’s been an excited buzz around the ashram since the book’s arrival. People can be found in Kali’s Cafe and the Atrium devouring the book. One excited reader commented that she could hardly put the book down it was so captivating.

The excitement has spread beyond the ashram as notable bloggers like Rosanne Harvey and others have started to post about the book. Radha centres across the world have been busily preparing for Swami Radhananda’s visits. The book is enjoying media attention in newspapers and radio shows.